What We Offer
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St. Barnabas is a small, somewhat geographically isolated, parish completely surrounded by the Anza-Borrego Desert.  Far from being oppressed or limited by the Desert Environment ST Barnabas thrives like the wildflowers which arise each year to beautify our environment.  We draw our inspiration from our surroundings. We offer . . .
                 ⴕ       Lay leadership that is committed to work collaboratively with our rector for                              the greater good of God, the Parish and the Community
                 ⴕ      Financial stability backed by a substantial endowment for a Church of our size
                 ⴕ     Zero debt
                 ⴕ    Existing Community and Ecumenical Partnerships which enable us to provide                           greater service to the community than we would be able to accomplish alone
                 ⴕ   Flexible part time schedule to achieve proper work/personal balance and                                    provide time to pursue your personal desires
                 ⴕ      Retired clergy as members of the congregation with over 70 years collective                             service as Parish Priests who stand ready, willing and able to provide support 
                     in whatever manner may be most helpful
                 ⴕ   Opportunity to grow into full time position along with potential Parish growth
                 ⴕ   Competitive Salary
                 ⴕ   Participation in TEC Pension Plan
                 ⴕ   Health Insurance Supplement in alignment with EDSD policies
                 ⴕ  Vacation
                 ⴕ  Sabbatical
                 ⴕ  Professional Education allowance
                 ⴕ  Rectory—including all utilities and gardener ($0.00 housing expense to you)